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Petra Lozano, Creator of author2u.com is pleased to interview,

Janice B. Williams, author of
SUMMER OF AWAKENING.

Hello Jan thank you for participating in this interview.

Petra:

Why do you write and what compelled you to write Summer Of Awakening?

Jan:

I write to fulfill a need within myself. I know many writers who write for publication, and there is nothing wrong with that. We all want to see our name in print. I enjoy creating characters and stories that show growth of character.


Petra:

Where did you grow up?


Jan:

Hamel, Minnesota, a small mid-west town, the kind where everyone knows everyone.


Petra:

Who or what was the earliest influence that compelled you to write?

Jan:

My grade school teacher. She gave us the assignment of writing our own biography.


Petra:

Do you have a routine or writing philosophy that you follow?

Jan:

Not at the present. My writing was interrupted by a visit from my
mother, then I got a cold that turned into bronchitis. I'm getting back into the swing of writing. I usually write first thing in the morning and try to get at least a thousand words on paper.

Petra:

Is there an underlying message in your novels?

Jan:

Yes, while we may not understand why God allows things to happen to us that change the course of our lives, we must understand that He has a divine purpose for each of our lives. The trick is to sit back and allow Him to work in our lives.

Petra:

How much of your actual life is intertwined in the characters, or are most pure fiction?

Jan:

I think there's a bit of me in Kayla. She is hard-headed and not easily swayed. I'm that way too, so God has his work cut out, doesn't he. GRIN.

Petra:

Tell us a little about your favorite character in this particular novel.
How did you create him/her and what was your inspiration for him/her?

Jan:

I love Maggie, Kayla's mother. She leaves Hollywood behind to be with her first love. She isn't perfect, and she doesn't try to be.

Petra:

How easy was it to write this novel? Do you write in outline format, or do you write each chapter as you go?

Jan:

I write by the seat of my pants. I have a general idea where the story
is going, but I let the characters write the story through me.

Petra:

How do you feel about your self publishing choice? Would you recommend it to others, or would you now only use traditional publishers?

Jan:

Not everyone will get a book offer from a traditional publisher. There are so many good writers out there and actors and actresses getting into the mix. A publisher is going to go with a proven author. I self-published because I couldn't find a publisher interested. Am I disappointed? Sure, but that's life.

Petra:

What are you working on currently? Are there more novels in your immediate future?

Jan:

Disbelieving Heart is a story about a divorced mother (Brenda) whose daughter is blind and has been from birth. Brenda hasn't forgiven her ex-husband for leaving her for another woman. She hasn't forgiven God for allowing her daughter to be born blind. She builds a wall around herself to insulate herself from any more pain in her life. All of this changes when she nearly runs over a dog. Haley, her daughter, claims that God put the dog in the middle of the road in answer to her prayers. Brenda doesn't understand her daughter's
relationship with God. Why isn't she angry with Him for her blindness? Why does she talk to Him like he's her best friend? When the dog finds a young girl missing for several days, the newspapers and television stations run with the story. Many people come forward to claim the German Shepherd and fail to impress Brenda or the local police. Then, one day, a man shows up on Brenda's
doorstep. Wednesday, the German Shepherd, reacts with friendly recognition.
Brenda's worst fears come true. Her daughter's dog belongs to someone else.

Petra:

Is there anything else you wish to add that we have not covered?

Jan:

No, just that I encourage everyone to give writing a try. It's a
wonderful form of self-expression.


Petra

Thank you for granting me this interview, Jan, and good luck with your books.

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